It was down to the last seconds, but the St. Paul Warriors were able to take the win against the Okkodo Lady Bulldogs on Saturday at the St. Paul gym.

Both teams end the Independent Interscholastic Athletic Association of Guam Girls Basketball League regular season with just one loss.

It was an intense game between the top seeded teams of the league and although the Bulldogs were down several points during the game they were able to come back up and tie several times.

With about 40 seconds left in the game, the Bulldogs were able to tie with the Warriors 54-54. A successful free throw from Zaria Garrido with about 30 seconds left on the clock took the Bulldogs with the lead 55-54.

But a foul from the Bulldogs gave the Warriors' Chloe Miranda a free throw and was able to score two points with about 14 seconds left in the game giving them 56-55.

The Bulldogs tried to score again, but was unable to get the ball in before the time was called and gave the Warriors the win with just one point ahead.

Miranda, who was her team’s top scorer with 18 points, said she was happy with the win. She said when she was on the free throw line she remembered the practice where her team had to do sprints if they missed the shot, which helped her make the last two points.

Another of the Warriors' top scorers Haley Senne, with 16 points, said the Bulldogs played well and it was a tough game.

St. Paul Warriors Haley Senne, left, and Chloe Miranda were their team's top scorers during a game against the Okkodo Lady Bulldogs on Nov. 19 at their home gym.(Photo: Jerick Sablan/PDN)

“I think our team really came together. Everyone gave their best effort and we all had one goal and it was to win and that’s what did,” she said.

She credits her team for working hard and keeping its composure despite the pressure from the home crowd.

The team is heading into the playoffs next week excited, but knowing that they still have work to do.

“I think that even though we won tonight’s game we still have a lot to improve on,” Senne said.

Coach Paul Pineda said the Bulldogs were a tough team and they respect them a lot.

“I’m proud of my girls. No one expected us to be here, to get this good and this fast, but we still have a lot to learn,” he said.